Custom hostname for Nile Elements
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custom hostname for nile elements (ne) ability to customize nile device hostname nile recognize the need for customer network teams to customize the nile devices with intuitive name, generally infused with location of the device customer's network teams can now go to global settings > device inventory > select an ap or a switch > customize the name of the element to suit their operational needs this improves operational clarity, making it easier to identify devices by assigning intuitive, location based names to aps and switches directly from the device inventory click the device hostname to configure a custom hostname for the device update the device with the custom hostname once the custom hostname is saved, a pop up notification appears confirming that the change was applied successfully in addition, the download function on the nile device inventory page now includes the operator/admin modified hostname alongside other device parameters and also retains the original default device name for cross reference the configured hostname is reflected in webhook notifications, enabling better alignment with your internal naming conventions and downstream systems
